Brian Sanchez is a bilingual career services professional. He is originally from Venezuela, and works as a Career Education Specialist within Texas Career Engagement, focusing on providing career coaching with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. Read his advice to international students on finding internships during the pandemic, the… read more
All About CPT: Work Authorization for F-1 Students
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is work authorization for students on F-1 status. The purpose of CPT is to allow students to engage in temporary employment while enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin. Many students use CPT to participate in off-campus internships, but it can also be used to… read more
Academic Training for J-1 Students
Are you interested in doing a summer internship following your exchange program at UT Austin? Or maybe you are a PhD student who has a Post Doc research opportunity following your graduation? Or maybe you are a degree seeking student wanting to do a summer internship? If you are in… read more
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Reminder for Spring Internships
International students with off-campus internship offers for the spring 2014 semester should apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization as soon as possible. Spring internships requiring CPT must start and end within the spring semester dates, Dec. 22, 2013 – May 17, 2014. CPT is temporary employment authorization directly related… read more
BE Global Internship Program
BE Global is a new program designed for business and engineering students seeking a professional international experience. Students intern between 30 and 35 hours per week with a local or multinational company/organization. Internship placements will be matched to the students’ skills, interests, and career objectives. Students will gain insight into… read more